Curro Aurora came to the aid of healthcare workers and other essential staff by utilising the latest technology used in learning to 3D print masks for protection against Covid-19.
According to the school, Curro has a national initiative that seeks to support various hospitals, doctors, clinics, the police, er24 and other front-line health workers across the country, currently involved in the fight against the virus.
With the help of teaching staff, the school utilised the school’s 3D printers and laser cutters to produce thousands of plastic facial protection shields, and supplied front-line workers themselves.
According to executive head of Curro Aurora JC Engelbrecht, the school has produced and distributed more than 5 000 shields since the lockdown period was declared. He said, “All staff involved in the protective face shield project received the necessary permits to travel to distribution points, while many are working from home. It is indeed a great privilege for Curro Aurora to be using our 21st-century learning tools, specifically 3D printers and laser cutters to assist our healthcare professionals in combatting Covid-19.”
This drive from Curro also included the delivery of 1 500 face shields to Jacaranda FM in support of the radio station’s drive to support healthcare workers. “We are grateful for the opportunity and very proud to be part of this initiative. Together we are making a difference,” Engelbrecht concluded.
